My assertion is that players will not opt-out of above-market deals, and I don't think we've ever seen any evidence of a player doing that.

Forsyth

1:01

Re: Erod added to Soler deal. Sox won't part with ERod, but would a deal with Owens and Holt rather than ERod get close?

Dave Cameron

1:01

Rusney/Owens/Holt for Soler? Maybe, but feels like Cubs prefer one thing over mutliple things.

1:04

Okay, off to do some writing. I don't think I'll be chatting next Wednesday, since our nanny will be on a plane, so have a great Holiday season everyone. And try not to think about opt-outs during the break.